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Title: Front Brake Handle Pressure
Post by: 313green on October 29, 2016, 11:12:20 AM

hey guys. i did some mods to my bike. i can't recall, when I depress the front brake handle, does it move all the way into the grip (like the clutch). I remember it doing that but now it only depresses a small amount. Still brakes but it has no play. Is it as simple as adjusting the tension or is this a fluid issue? I did remove the front hose to replace handlebars.  Thanks :bmwsmile

Title: Re: Front Brake Handle Pressure
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on October 29, 2016, 11:38:24 AM

Did you install new pads and braided stainless brake lines?  Did you do a proper bleed of the system?  That will tighten up the action at the lever.  If the lever used to go to the handle before, it may have been a combination of old pads and a lot of air in the system. 

If the brakes are stopping the bike properly and the wheel spins freely when they aren't being applied, I would say you have done well and are good to go.

Title: Re: Front Brake Handle Pressure
Post by: kennybobby on October 29, 2016, 02:45:13 PM

Brake lever should never come in all the way to the grip.

Title: Re: Front Brake Handle Pressure
Post by: K1300S on October 29, 2016, 09:16:36 PM

Brake handle should not move much.  Sounds like it is working as designed now!

Title: Re: Front Brake Handle Pressure
Post by: jay1622 on October 30, 2016, 03:58:44 AM

Quote from: mlytle on October 29, 2016, 09:16:36 PM

Brake handle should not move much.  Sounds like it is working as designed now!

+1

If the wheel spins free w/ no brake, but the brakes grab at application, you're where you should be.